Title:
The life of Washington
Author:
Weems, M. L. (Mason Locke), 1759-1825.
ISBN:
9781563246982
9781563246999
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Publication Information:
Armonk, NY : M.E. Sharpe, 1996.
Physical Description:
xxii, 196 p. ; 24 cm.
Series:
American history through literature
Series Title:
American history through literature
General Note:
Previously published: Mount Vernon, N.Y. : Printed for members of the Limited Editions Club at the press of A Colish, 1974.
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Summary
Summary
Weems helped to fabricate the image of Washington that has since dominated the American historical imagination and which in its time, secured Washington's fame. This edition includes documents that provide an insight into the construction of American national identity.
Table of Contents
| IntroductionMarcus Cunliffe |
| Note on the Text |
| 1 Introductory |
| 2 Birth and Education |
| 3 George's Father Dies |
| His Education Continued by his Mother |
| His Behaviour under School-master Williams |
| 4 George Leaves School |
| Is Appointed a Private Surveyor to Lord Fairfax, of the Northern Neck |
| Wishes to Enter on Board of a British Man of War |
| Providentially Prevented by His Mother |
| The First Lightnings of His Soul to War |
| 5 French Encroachments on the Ohio-Washington Volunteers |
| His Services to Governor Dinwiddie |
| His Hazardous Embassy to the French and Indians |
| Miraculous Escapes |
| Account of His Journals |
| Anecdote of His Modesty |
| 6 The French and Indian War Begins |
| Washington Goes Forth to Meet the Dangers of His Country |
| Aims a Blow at Fort Du Quesne |
| Fails |
| Gallant Defence of Fort Necessity |
| Retires from the Service in Disgust |
| Pressed into it Again by General Braddock |
| Defeat and Death of Braddoch, and Dreadful Slaughter of His Army |
| 7 Fateful Effects of Braddoch's Defeat |
| Washington Wishes to Carry the War into Indian Country |
| Government Refuses-Defensive War Preferred |
| The Frontiers Deso-lated |
| 8 Washington's Mother Has a Very Curious Dream |
| It Points to Great Corning Troubles |
| A Cloud Rising in England |
| The Causes of the Revolutionary War |
| 9 Battle of Bunker's-hilt |
| Of Sullivan's Island-Declaration of Independence |
| Defeat of the Americans on Long Island-Howe Looks Big-Times Squally |
| 10 Lord North Coming to His Senses, Sends Commissioners to America |
| Clinton Evacuates Philadelphia |
| Washington Pursues Him |
| Battle of Monmouth |
| Arnold's Apostacy |
| Andre Apprehended |
| Executed |
| His Character |
| 11 Washington Again on His Farm |
| Sketch of His Conduct There |
| Suggests the Importance of Inland Navigation |
| Companies Forming |
| Urges a Reform of the Old Constitution |
| Appointed President of the United States |
| Great Difficulties to Encounter |
| Gloriously Surmounts Them |
| 12 The Death of Washington |
| 13 Character of Washington |
| 14 Washington's Character Continued |
| His Benevolence |
| 15 Washington's Character Continued |
| His Industry |
| 16 Washington's Character Continued |
| His Patriotism |
| Conclusion |
| Washington's Will |